Don't we all want a catchy Halloween activity for our kids that we work with? Some say it is the most popular holiday. I believe it since kids are...
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Using Apps for Speech Therapy
Today I took my "Speech With Milo-Sequencing" to my first stop with little James, 2 1/2 years old. Although sequencing is a skill beyond a 2...
Best New Apps For Speech Therapy
We all know that kids love using our iPad and iPhones--it's been called a child's new best friend. I am amazed at the ease with which a 2 year-old,...
Language Lesson for “Hands Off, Harry!” by Rosemary Wells
I have been using Rosemary Well's newest book, "Hands Off, Harry!" for language lessons all week with kids who are on the autism spectrum or have...
Baby Toys That Expand to Early Pretend Play
Two new baby toys by Early Years have double play potential as they provide multi-sensory experiences for your baby and later pretend play props for...
Summer Lesson for Speech Therapy
As summer rolls in, and we are thinking about the beach, kids in speech therapy gain vocabulary and learn concepts from clever picture books about...
Playmobil Coast Guard Boat
Every kid loves to play law enforcer so let's set sail with the Coast Guard. This limited edition boat commands attention as it guards the seas....
Best “Toy Story 3” Toys for Creative Play, Speech Therapy
Wow, Toy Story 3 has only been out a few weeks and I am seeing products everywhere. I even went to the grocery store and saw Toy Story cookies and...
Costumes Transform Toddlers to Imaginary Land
Pretend play begins after a child's first year as they offer an empty cup to a teddy bear or cover him up with a washcloth to stay warm. Little kids...
Play-Doh Uses in Speech Therapy and Play
Once again, I saw the advantages of having a ittle Play-doh on hand. One of my more creative players, Duncan, was setting up his Playmobil boat, van...
Typical Peers Helpful to Children with Autism in Speech Therapy
This is part two of my blog about the advantages of having a typical peer join your speech therapy session. Yesterday I talked about the impact a...
Autistic Kids and Typical Peers for Play in Speech Therapy
It is well known that providing typical peers for play with children on the autism spectrum is helpful as they learn from models of appropriate...
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